Category Archives: WJTV
Bond denied for suspect in Jackson mass shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond has been denied for one of the suspects charged in connection to the mass shooting in downtown Jackson that occurred hours after the 2025 Hal's St. Paddy's Parad...
May 06, 2025
'90s WWE wrestler accused of trying to buy child pornography in Tennessee
WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WTAJ) - A former fan favorite WWE wrestler from the 1990s has been indicted in Tennessee for attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of children. Michael Droese (Photo from Dist...
May 06, 2025
Do you need a REAL ID before Wednesday's enforcement deadline? Here's what to know
(NEXSTAR) - The REAL ID enforcement deadline officially begins on Wednesday, May 7, meaning those without a compliant ID may have a more complicated time boarding flights, entering nuclear power ...
May 06, 2025
Mississippi man sentenced in death of one-year-old
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi man has been sentenced in connection to the death of a one-year-old child. The Oxford Eagle reported Matthew Brown entered a plea agreement that reduced ...
May 06, 2025
Jackson man pleads guilty to stealing $100,000 worth of trailers
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man pled guilty to stealing work trailers in Madison and Rankin counties. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that JayleenJefferson...
May 06, 2025
Rabid bat in Mississippi leads to quarantine for two puppies
TIPPAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - According to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH), a bat tested positive for rabies in Tippah County. Officials said two puppies that had had potential exposure ...
May 06, 2025
Two arrested for Gulfport home invasion incident
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - Gulfport police arrested two people who allegedly tied up a couple and hit a man with a machete during a home invasion. The Sun Herald reported the incident happened on March ...
May 06, 2025
Cockfighting operation leads to arrests in South Mississippi: ICE
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities executed search warrants in South Mississippi on May 3 for alleged illegal cockfighting and other criminal activity. The investigation was led by the ICE Homeland ...
May 06, 2025
Woman shot during Cinco de Mayo celebration in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was shot during a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Vicksburg, according to police. Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones said she was dining with friends at Superior Crab ar...
May 05, 2025
Jackson birthday party leads to dozens of noise complaints
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A birthday party on Jackson's Sheffield Drive led to dozens of noise complaints to police this weekend. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said hundreds of people gathered at LeF...
May 05, 2025